Dr. Rudy Liddell, president of the Florida Dental Association and a dentist in Brandon, said reinstating the "Health Access Dental License" (SB 1296/HB 1461) will allow out-of-state dentists to practice here in underserved public health settings such as community health centers and county health departments unencumbered by yet another exam. D/6=}O}@+~Xf >a3hQ\L`3 <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 20 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 14 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> endobj 11 0 obj The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. endobj Box 340308. <> Include all medications prescribed and all physicians/counselors that have provided treatment. Dentists must be currently licensed in good standing and in active continuous practice for a specified period of time in another jurisdiction. The dental licensure requirements in Florida impose additional educational requirements on certain foreign-trained dentists, notwithstanding an active license to practice dentistry in another This petition starter stood up and took action. You must know and comply with the laws and rules as they pertain to your professional practice. Licensure biennium dates are March 1- February 28 of the even years. National Board Dental Examination scores mailed to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association, Final official transcripts sent to the Board office by the registrars office with appropriate stamps, seals, degree and signatures. The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program. The mailing address for supporting documentation relating to the licensure application is: Online payment, certified check or money order should be made payable to theFlorida Department of Health. Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. The ADA is aware that changes may be in process across the states, but only official documented changes are reflected on the maps. endobj Go to the new state's dental board website and print the application. Reciprocity is available for applicants who have a current dental . *The initial licensure fee collected at this time is one half of the biennial licensure fee for applicants applying in the second year of the biennium. The physicians statement should include all DSM IIIR/ DSM IV, Axis I, II, and III diagnoses. Change.org Uh oh. 4 0 obj The Board of Dentistry has created guidelines for specific offenses to be cleared in the board office; however, staff cannot make determinations in advance as laws and rules do change over time. endobj Click here for more information. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. Frequently Asked Questions - Dental Hygienist Licensing I'm licensed in a Canadian province. We'd like to get a better distribution of dentists serving the needs of all Floridians.. Documentation that she or he has completed, or will obtain prior to licensure, continuing education equivalent to this states requirement for dentists licensed under s. 466.006, F.S., for the last full reporting biennium before applying for a health access dental license; (biennium begins March 1 of every even year, i.e. 13 0 obj Proof of completion of at least 2 consecutive academic years at a full-time supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. For many dental hygienists, this is one of 3-5 board exams they must pass to obtain their licensure. Name change requests should be sent to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. or D.M.D. Editor's note: The ADA is partnering with the Council of State Governments, the Department of Defense and the American Dental Hygienists' Association to develop model legislation for interstate licensure compacts that will offer an opportunity to create reciprocity among participant states to reduce the barriers to license portability and . Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Dentistry for review. endobj Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S. From the green Dental Licensure Dashboard below select one of the following maps: Initial Licensure Requirements CE & Renewal Requirements Licensure by Credentials The certification should state that your license is in good standing; appropriate signatures and embossed seal of the certifying Board are needed for validation, Proof of passing a state or regional clinical dental licensing examination that the board has determined effectively measures the applicants ability to practice safely, Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one rescuer and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and the use of ambu-bags. This would allow a dental hygienist who has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program andpassed a clinical board exam once within the United States to attain licensure in all 50 states without the added stress of re-passing another clinical board exam. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability. Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. The following documents are required to complete this application: The Board office will notify the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) of the applicants eligibility to schedule the Clinical and Florida Laws & Rules examinations once the Credentials application is reviewed and approved. Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Our Mission As of August 1, 2022, CDCA-WREB-CITA is one agency with one mission, offering a common, uniform licensure examination for dental and dental hygiene professions: simplifying the process for students, schools, and state boards. The physicians statement should include all DSM IIIR/ DSM IV, Axis I, II, and III diagnoses. 6 0 obj Apply Online Returning Login Login Help Change Profession. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. The state dental board is the appropriate agency to contact for the most current and up-to-date information. Dental therapists have been proposed as a way to meet the needs in underserved areas where most patients are on Medicaid. The fee can be used for one year from date of receipt. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application; Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years; Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application; Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals and Entities. Advocacy, ADHA American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. stream WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | For updated information refer to the following websiteswww.leg.state.fl.us(Florida Statutes) andwww.flrules.org/default.asp(Florida Administrative Code). March 1, 2010- February 28, 2012) See chapter 64B5-12.013, Florida Administrative Code, for continuing education requirements, Proof that the applicant has not been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank; applicant must self-query the National Practitioner Data Bank and provide the Board office with a copy of the results. 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Find answers to the most common questions on topics such as applying for ADEX and other exams, sample OSCE questions, how to get score reports, attempt limits, and more. -Full-time practice as a faculty member employed by a dental or dental hygiene school approved by the board or accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and located within the geographic boundaries of this state. and include: Applicants are required to submit the following documents for licensure: Applicants who answer Yes to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation Applicants must submit a letter in your own words explaining the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s). A dental school student who takes the licensure examinations during the students final year of an approved dental school must have graduated before being certified for licensure pursuant to s. 466.011; or If an applicant is a graduate of a dental college or school not accredited in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) or of a dental college or school not approved by the board, the applicant is not entitled to take the examinations required in this section to practice dentistry until she or he satisfies one of the following:Completes a program of study, as defined by the board by rule, at an accredited American dental school and demonstrates receipt of a D.D.S. Alabama The Board of Dental Examiners now accepts the clinical typodont manikin exams of all of the approved testing agencies through June 30, 2021. Applicants who answer Yes to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation Applicants must submit a letter in your own words explaining the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s). endobj Upon completion of the required examinations, download an application for licensure from the Resources page or apply online. Apply Online Returning Login Login Help Change Profession. Has not committed or is not under investigation for prosecution for any act which would constitute the basis for discipline pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 466, F.S. Senate Bill (SB) 5606, passed during the 2015 legislative session, amended the law relating to dental hygienists and is effective July 24, 2015. uuTDbAA1POX!-%9p7|u%JOfN`bV}H.`}S;!`Giuiu Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Dentist. 2021-2022 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released, Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool, NTSB Study on Drug Use Trends in Aviation, Florida Board of Dentistry's Summer Newsletter, Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Subtropical Storm Nicole, Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian. From the green Dental Licensure Dashboard below select one of the following maps: COVID-19 related licensure updates are listed next to each state in the second column of the table located below the map. The applicant must submit a completed APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIALS REVIEW FOR GRADUATES FROM NON-ACCREDITED DENTAL COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS. We don't need 35% of our workforce in the Miami-Dade area when you know, there's a dentist on every street corner. *The Florida Department of Health has contracted with The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) to provide the Laws and Rules examination. I will tell you now, do not proceed with hygiene. DH-MQA 1210, Rev. endobj Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. Fax: (860) 707-1929. I am currently doing my AEGD. Please click here for more information. Make copies of everything that you send to the dental board, just in case you have to resubmit. . National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II). Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following documentation to the board: Self-Explanation Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the offense. Liddell said the minimum requirements for this provider is a high school diploma and three years additional training. -Full-time practice as a student at a postgraduate dental education program approved by the board or accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and located within the geographic boundaries of this state.Failure to meet this requirement will cause the license to expire. The requirements for licensure as a health access dentist can be found in Section 466.0067, F.S. The requirements for licensure as a health access dentist can be found in Section 466.0067, F.S. The ADA attempts to keep all maps current based on available information from state dental boards, clinical testing agencies and state dental associations. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended: For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation; Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. The state board of dentistry (also known as board of dental examiners) is an agency of state government created by the state legislature. The report can be viewed at http://www.floridahealth, The Second Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. floridahealth.gov/licensing-a, Continuing education records will now be reviewed in the electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. All such training shall be sufficient for and shall result in current certification or recertification by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements. Please click the button below to view the current processing times. or D.M.D. ss. Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Each application is reviewed on its own merits. %PDF-1.5 We are responsible for educating patients on the importance of optimal oral health by implementing our years of rigorous training and expertise. The Board plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community. Florida Administrative Code. Definitions and explanations of licensure pathways and abbreviations (e.g., ADEX, CIF exams, PGY1, OSCE) used on the map can be found on the Licensure for Dental Students page. TheBoardofDentistryis responsible for licensure, monitoring and ensuring the safe practice of dentists and dental hygienists in their service to the people of Florida. Hi nbde2011. The practice of these professions is a privilege granted by the State. Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Health Access Dentist. WUSF 89.7 depends on donors for the funding it takes to provide you the most trusted source of news and information here in town, across our state, and around the world. : 1. Include all medications prescribed and all physicians/counselors that have provided treatment. We are Registered Dental Hygienists: One Nation, One License. Rule 64B5-7: Dental Practice Permits Rule 64B5-12: Continuing Professional Education Phone: (860) 509-7603. Proof of successful completion of a state or regional clinical dental licensing examination, Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, Documentation that she or he has completed, or will obtain prior to licensure, continuing education equivalent to this states requirement for dentists licensed under s. 466.006, F.S., for the last full reporting biennium before applying for a health access dental license; (biennium begins March 1 of every even year, i.e. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and Nebraska. After my rigorous journey, here are my five tips for obtaining an out-of-state dental license. With respect to a dental student in the final year of a program at a dental school, a passing score on the examinations is valid for 365 days after the date the examinations were completed. PRE- LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IF ADEX COMPLETED IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN FLORIDA AND THE ADEX SCORES ARE OLDER THAN 365 DAYS. Processing Times Apply Apply for a License Failure to disclose criminal history may result in denial of your application. endobj or D.M.D. and include: Graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency The curriculum integrated format (CIF) allows dental students of record to complete the exam in sections spread out through their last year of dental school. In the United States, the requirements for licensure are set by the state board of dentistry, also known as the board of dental examiners or the licensing board. Click on Chapter or Section Number to View, Chapter 456:Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 466:Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions. POST LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IF ADEX COMPLETED IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN FLORIDA. tBlolrF//b^V60:iP&4T5e}SMAA2a8e`G!8(i}+fkv(,8l}Cw6X ;8.s`+$/!dI]q;VH2sz`}P,gQg{^"+=aQm*=)e=P^? Oll8l We will not accept any transcript that has issued to student stamped on the transcript. View the examinations, credentials, and CE requirements for each state/territory. Licensees are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. The clinical board exam required of all dental hygienists encompasses the identification and selection of a patient within the required criteria, the accurate assessment of risk factors impacting this patient, the identification of dental disease, and the successful performance of a prophylaxis. , monitoring and ensuring the safe practice of dentists serving the needs all! 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